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• I've
  I've

  contraction of I have.
• -ive
  -ive

  a suffix of adjectives (and nouns of adjectival origin) expressing tendency, disposition, function, connection, etc..

I've

¹ American  

[ahyv] / aɪv /

1. contraction of I have.

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-ive ² American  

1. a suffix of adjectives (and nouns of adjectival origin) expressing tendency, disposition, function, connection, etc..

   active; corrective; destructive; detective; passive; sportive.

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-ive ¹ British  

suffix

1. (forming adjectives) indicating a tendency, inclination, character, or quality

   divisive

   prohibitive

   festive

   massive

2. ( forming nouns of adjectival origin )

   detective

   expletive

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I've ² British  

/ aɪv /

contraction

1. I have

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Usage

See contraction.

Etymology

Origin of -ive

< Latin -īvus; in some words, representing French -ive, feminine of -if

Example Sentences

"Currently me and my friends here are now going to go to my car, because i've had to bring my car up from home which is costing me quite a bit of money," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025

“SZA going back on tour is the best thing i’ve heard all year,” @lauryyn_nicole wrote on Twitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2023

Another weighed in: “yea, this is a brace yourself one. i’ve never seen such a police presence in our community in the last 10 years since this started unfolding.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 2023

“Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone i’ve ever known,” Mr. Imperioli wrote on Instagram.

From Washington Times • Jul. 8, 2022

Olly: you’ve got your secrets, i’ve got mine Madeline: OK.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon